• Job Description

  Req#: 106345
  
  Northwest Ohio Psych Hosp (NOPH)
  930 South Detroit Avenue
  Toledo, 43614-2701
  
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  Who We Are:

  We provide statewide leadership of highly valued mental health & addiction prevention, treatment, and recovery at OhioMHAS!

  We are looking for team members who will serve compassionately, contribute & collaborate, deliver quality and be accountable.

  What We Do:

  OhioMHAS operates regional psychiatric hospitals in six locations across the state that operate 365/24/7. Our specialized facilities provide short-term, intensive treatment to patients in both inpatient and community-supported environments. We also deliver comprehensive care to patients committed through the criminal justice system.

  Position Location:

  Northwest Ohio Psychiatric Hospital

  930 South Detroit Avenue

  Toledo, Ohio 43614

  To learn more about our agency, please visit our website at www.mha.ohio.gov

  Assigned shift will depend on Unit 2 contract/current canvass/Days & Hours May Vary According to Operational needs.

  Police Officers get a $1.25 shift differential pay for 2nd and 3rd shift full time, permanent employees.

  **Police Officer 1 pay range 8 ($21.72 - $26.44/hour) receive OPOTA within one year of hire

  **Police Officer 2 pay range 10 (25.00 - $31.64/hour) has current OPOTA

  What You Will Do:

  Maintains the safety & security of the unit environment. Serves & protects clients, visitors & employees of NOPH: patrols grounds & buildings on foot & in car; protects lives of clients, visitors & employees; checks property for open doors, gates & windows; checks for fires & other hazards; enforces laws, rules & regulations; checks identity of unknown persons on grounds & nature of their business; checks vehicle permits; issues traffic tickets as necessary; travels to community sites when needed. Member of multi-disciplinary treatment team which provides care & treatment to psychiatric patients who display a variety of behaviors as part of their illness.

  Assists with & conducts investigating complaints incidents/accidents: assist in conducting criminal investigations & accident investigations; makes inquires & documents finding with general public regarding sensitive issues; takes pictures of crime accident scene; interviews witnesses & victims; completes incident & police report, assist local law enforcement agencies & Highway Patrol with criminal & other investigations.

  Performs variety of public service functions to further ensure the safety of clients & employees; performs security duty at special events; responds to emergencies & code assists; escorts, protects & assists visitors; assists nursing, medical or direct care personnel in handling/restraining & transporting aggressive clients when requested; checks patients on grounds after curfew & returns clients to assigned ward/units; conducts searches for lost clients & instructs staff in search procedures; assists other police officers in apprehending, arresting & processing criminal violators; files affidavits; serves warrants & subpoenas; appears in court & testifies in criminal proceedings.

  Performs routine administrative duties related to police work: keeps daily patrol log; writes incident reports as needed; answers telephone; relays messages via radio & telephone; files & types reports as assigned; assists local law enforcement officers with client discharges & admissions; transports clients/employees to courts; assists in disaster drills & problems; attends all mandated training & seminars (e.g., safety & fire, CPR, first aid).

  What’s in it for you:

  At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

  Medical Coverage

  • Quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits are offered through the available Ohio Med plans.

  Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance

  • Dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums are free after completed eligibility period. Length of eligibility period is dependent on union representation.

  Time Away From Work and Work/Life Balance

  • Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave
  • 11 paid holidays per year
  • Childbirth/Adoption leave

  Employee Development Funds

  • The State of Ohio offers a variety of educational and professional development funding that varies based on whether you are a union-exempt employee or a union-represented employee.

  Ohio Public Employees Retirement System

  • OPERS is the retirement system for State of Ohio employees. The employee contributes 10% of their salary towards their retirement. The employer contributes an amount equal to 14% of the employee’s salary. Visit the OPERS website for more information.

  Deferred Compensation

  • The Ohio Deferred Compensation program is a 457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan. Visit the Ohio Deferred Compensation website for more information.

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  Formal education in arithmetic that includes fractions, decimals & percentages & in reading & writing English vocabulary; valid driver's license. Probationary period is one year.
  
  -Or possession of certificate having successfully completed approved basic peace officer training program or completion of 20 yrs. active duty as peace officer per Section 109.78 (D) of Ohio revised code for developmental disabilities & mental health facility employees. Probationary period is one year.

  Note: Applicant must be able to successfully perform Ohio Peace Officer Basic Training Program (OPOTC) Fitness Testing Entry Standards for New Recruits.
  
  Job Skills: Law Enforcement

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  At OhioMHAS we strive to attract and sustain a diverse workforce by recruiting, hiring, developing, and retaining high-performing employees who work collaboratively to balance efforts toward providing prevention and recovery supports and fostering inclusion that inspires innovation, encourages respect, and promotes unlimited success.

  Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a Model Employer of Individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs, and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

  If you require a reasonable accommodation for the application process, assessment &/or interview, please contact Andrew Seifert, EEO Program Administrator at andrew.seifert@mha.ohio.gov or 614-466-8884.

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  Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

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  The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.

• About the company

  Ohio is a state in the Midwestern region of the United States. Of the fifty states, it is the 34th-largest by area, and with a population of nearly 11.8 million, is the seventh-most populous and tenth-most densely populated.

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